Authorities of Da Nang city always support projects of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and hope to sign more cooperation agreements on projects related to the environment, fintech, and green energy with the agency in the future, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh.
Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh (R) and Director of USAID in Vietnam Aler Grubbs (Photo: VNA)
DaNang (VNA) - Authorities ofDa Nang city always support projects of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and hope to sign more cooperation agreements on projectsrelated to the environment, fintech, and green energy with theagency in the future, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee LeTrung Chinh.
During a reception in the central city on November 15 for Director of USAID in Vietnam Aler Grubbs, Chinh highly valued projectsimplemented by the agency in Vietnam, including an urban energy securitytechnical assistance project in Da Nang, and those in education – training, andhealth.
Theseprojects help enhance the capacity of localities to develop green energy,promote a circular economy, protect the environment, and support people withdisabilities, Chinh said.
Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh (R) receives Director of USAID in Vietnam Aler Grubbs (Photo: VNA)
USAID’s projects also contribute to fostering collaborationbetween universities and businesses, improving teaching and research ability,and speeding up innovation, he added.
Grubbs said the two sides have effectively collaborated in programmesto enhance local capacities in reducing air and water pollution, wastemanagement, and promoting the development of green energy.
USAID has been supported by universities, departments, andsectors in Da Nang to implement projects to assist people with disabilities, dealwith areas contaminated with toxic chemicals, and promote greenenergy, she noted.
She expressed her hope that the two sides will work closer in moreareas, and soon sign memoranda of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in thecoming time.
Accordingto reports, the USAID-funded urbanenergy security technical assistance project in Da Nang was completed, focusingon developing green energ🐎y and circular economy, and training activities toimprove capacity on green bonds, and green andꦑ sustainable finance for banksand financial institutions. USAID is alsoimplementing two projects in Da Nang on health and education./.
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Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh (R) and Director of USAID in Vietnam Aler Grubbs (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh (R) receives Director of USAID in Vietnam Aler Grubbs (Photo: VNA) 
